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Manila Bulletin devider devider 'MMK,' 'Tilda Appleseed' win plums at first AAA in Singapore

'MMK,' 'Tilda Appleseed' win plums at first AAA in Singapore

Published Dec 8, 2018 01:18 am
SINGAPORE – ABS-CBN drama anthology "Maalaala Mo Kaya (MMK)" made history Dec. 5 by bagging the Best Single Drama/Telemovie at the inaugural Asian Academy Creative Awards (AAA) Grand Dinner at the Capitol Theatre. Maja Salvador Maja Salvador “MMK” dramatizes the extraordinary real life stories and anecdotes of ordinary people as well as celebrities. Its winning entry at AAA is "Kotse-Kotsehan (Toy Car)," a special two-part episode that shows the two perspectives by of a mother’s love for her children. Another PH show, August Media's "Tilda Appleseed," won in the Best Preschool Programme. Based on Andre Schmachtl's book series of the same name, it is about the adventure of a spirited mouse with a big heart and an even bigger imagination. Filipino actors Maja Salvador, Kyline Alcantara, Miguel Tanfelix, Gabby Eigenmann, and Michael V. were nominated in various categories. Maja, who was in the running as Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance on ABS-CBN’s “Wildflower,” told Bulletin Entertainment right before the awards ceremony started that she is “deeply honored” for the recognition. “We are here to have fun,” she said. “The fact that there are so many teleseryes, actors, directors in the Philippines, we are already lucky to have been picked. Winning would just be a bonus.” The nominees in each category at AAA were already National Winners in their respective countries. Several Pinoy celebrities presented awards that night: Maja and Miguel Tanfelix in the Best Theme Song category, Kylie and Gabby in the Best Entertainment Host category, and Michael V. (along with “Crazy Rich Asians” star Constance Wu) in the Best Original Programme by a Streamer. Here is the list of winners in the first Asian Academy Creative Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role: Adinia Wirasti – “Critical Eleven” (Indonesia) Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Candy Yang (Xiao-li Yang) – “Roseki”(Taiwan) Best Actor in a Leading Role: Yu Hewei – “The Drug Hunter” (China) Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Michael Kho – “Kenapa Harus Bule?” (Indonesia) Best Drama Series: “Miss Sherlock” (Japan) Best Direction: Anuraq Kashyap – “Sacred Games Season 1” (India) Best Original Screenplay: M. Raihan Halim, “SRT 15” (Singapore) Best Cinematography: Yunus Pasolang, “Marlina The Murderer In Four Acts” (Indonesia) Best Theme Song: “Symphony of Love”by Relyne Ban (Malaysia) Best Telenovela or Soap Opera Series: “Porus”(India) Best Comedy Performance: Jeremy Chan – “My Agent Is A Hero” (Singapore) Best Comedy Programme: “Queens Of Comedy” (India) Best Adaptation of of an Existing Format: “Life On Mars” (Korea) Best Entertainment Presenter/Host: Salman Khan – “Bigg Boss Season 11” (Indonesia) Best Non-Scripted Entertainment: “The Remix” (India) Best General Entertainment Programme: “Asia’s Next Top Model Cycle 5”(Singapore) Best Original Programme by a Streamer/OTT: “Street Dance Of China” (China) Best Lifestyle Presentor: Rachel Hunter – “Rachel Hunter’s Tour Of Beauty”(New Zealand) List of National Winners in the Philippines: Best Actress in a Leading Role: Maja Salvador – “Wildflower” by ABS-CBN Best Actor in a Leading Role: Miguel Tanfelix – “Kambal, Karibal” by GMA Best Direction (Fiction): Theodore Boborol – “Araw Gabi” by ABS-CBN Best Single Drama or Telemovie: “Maalaala Mo Kaya” by ABS-CBN Best Drama Series: “The Greatest Love” by ABS-CBN Best Promo or Trailer: “Inday Will Always Love You Launch Promo”by GMA Best Immersive (360, VR): Inside Marawi: “A Report On 360”Video by Raffy Tima for GMA Best 2D Animated Programme or Series: “Tilda Appleseed” by August Media Best Preschool Programme: “Tilda Appleseed” by August Media Best Children’s Entertainment or Drama: “Disney Princess: I Dare To Dream” by BDA Creative Philippines Best Children’s Animated Programme or Series: “Daig Kayo Ng Lola Ko” by GMA Best Branded: Story of the Filipino: “Tuberculosis” by CNN Best Infotainment Programme: “Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho” by GMA Best News or Current Affairs Presenter: “Jessica Soho – State Of The Nation With Jessica Soho: Marawi Liberation: War Is Over”by GMA Network Best Current Affairs Programme or Series: “I-Witness: War Zone ER”by GMA Network Best Single News Story/Report: “24 Oras (24 Hours): Exclusive Report On The Rescue Of Hostages In Marawi”by GMA Network Best News Programme: “State Of The Nation With Jessica Soho: Marawi Liberation War Is Over: by GMA Network Best Natural History or Wildlife Programme: “PHILIPPINES: ISLAND TREASURES” by BBC Best Documentary Programme (one-off/special): “Philippine Seas” by GMA Network Best Telenovela/Soap: “Ika-6 Na Utos” by GMA Network Best Actress in a Supporting Role: Kyline Alcantara – “Kambal, Karibal” by GMA Network Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Gabby Eigenmann – “Contessa” by GMA Network Best Comedy Performance: Michael V. – “Pepito Manaloto” by GMA Network Best Comedy Programme: “Pepito Manaloto” by GMA Network Best Music or Dance Programme: “The Clash” by GMA Network
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